OS/OT Volunteer Opportunities

John Tracy Clinic

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Mary Beth Goring
806 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-5481 x256

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Volunteers will assist the classroom teacher in doing the activities, give lots of language to the deaf or hearing children, help them with transitions, hand washing, snack, challenging activities in movement program, playing outside, and all the other classroom activities. They may also help with set up and clean up for various activities. If you volunteer primarily for the movement program you help with set up of the equipment, leading the games or other activities, keeping the kids safe, and tear down. That would be only 2-4 hours per week, depending on how much time you can give. You can always help with classroom after movement. Required to fill out an application, brief interview, fingerprinting, and TB clearance.

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Daisy Ayala
3303 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 252-5600
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Los Angeles Unified School District

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Lori Wyler
333 S. Beaudry Ave., 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(805) 651-3078
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Public school district, 10 volunteer spots available per semester. No summer volunteer opportunities. Volunteers at LAUSD are allowed to observe and help with treatment set up/clean up, but the OT mentor is not able to give specifics about students receiving treatment. We require fingerprinting, immunizations (TB tests), and criminal background check for all students.

Bloom Pediatrics

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Adriane Ransom, OTD, OTR/L, SWC
1523 Wellesley Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 494-6889‬
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http://www.bloompediatrics.com/join-our-team

Bloom is a unique family-centered practice that flows from the indoors into a peaceful outdoor space. We offer a variety of services for children between birth–12 years old.
For more information or to apply for a position, visit http://www.bloompediatrics.com/join-our-team

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)

Opportunity: Internship

Advisor: Karen Fadul
4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
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OT Fieldwork and Doctoral Residency Site only at this time. Students interested in those programs may reach out through their student coordinator. Those interested in volunteering can submit an application via the CHLA volunteer webpage.

Keck Hospital of USC

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Elizabeth Vega
1500 San Pablo St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-8500
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6 month min commitment. Volunteers are asked to complete a written application, participate in a placement interview, orientation, health screening, and background check.

LA County / USC Medical Center

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: LAC and USC Volunteers Office
Inpatient Tower CIK311, Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 409-6945
http://lacusc.org

Volunteers are expected to commit 200 hours of service, a minimum of one 4 hour shift per week. The application form can be found here: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhs/1005237_Adult_Volunteer_Application.pdf. On your application, indicate a preference to be assigned to Occupational Therapy. Volunteers are also required to do a health screening and background check.

Play 2 Progress

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation Aide Internship

Advisor: Allie Ticktin
8013 Melrose, Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 782-3331
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We have a variety of different roles available including an assistant role which entails assisting OTs in group sessions as well as typical volunteer roles. Can be paid or unpaid. Please email a resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Atwater Park Center

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Kate Crowley
3370 Perlita Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 666-1377
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Early Intervention Program run year-round.

NAPA Center

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Erin Stranahan
5220 W. 104 St., Los Angeles, CA 90045
(888) 771-NAPA
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Pediatric facility offering OT, PT, Speech Therapy, and more! Volunteers are required to complete a minimum for 2 hours per week for at least 8 weeks. Volunteers typically help spot OTs with CME exercises, participate in traditional OT sessions, clean mats, sanitize toys, etc. Must complete an interview to see if it is a good fit, fingerprinting, and TB test.

The Painted Brain

Opportunity: Volunteer Aide

Advisor: David Israelian
2500 Wilshire Blvd. #934, Los Angeles, CA 90057
(626) 354-1584
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Opportunities to lend and cofacilitate art groups for adults with mental illness with a specialization in young adults (but we accept all ages). Most volunteers give two to three hours of their time per week. If interested please complete this form (http://paintedbrain.org/join/volunteer/) and share briefly on your reason you’d like to volunteer and how mental health is important to you.

The Help Group (Culver City)

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Julie Peterson
4160 Grand View Blvd. & 12095 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 751-1480
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School-based pediatrics. Require 80 hour commitment.

Therapy West, Inc.

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Sophia Lin Magana
11605 Washington Place, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 337-7115
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We do accept volunteers within Therapy West’s Infant Specialized Play Program (TWISPP), which is a center-based early intervention group program developed for typical developing children, children who are risk for developmental delays, and children with identified disorders (i.e., Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism).  Responsibilities of a volunteer include: working with the children and assisting them towards their goals under the direction of therapists and teachers, cleaning classroom toys/supplies, preparing materials for classroom activities, assisting with hand washing, cleaning up during and after the program, and maintaining storage of supplies in the classroom and gym.

In order to volunteer, we do require an in-person interview, current TB test,  a completed paperwork packet (including HIPAA and child abuse training) and Live scan fingerprinting (to be completed after they have our paperwork). The group setting is very dynamic so we also require the volunteers to be able to safely maneuver, bend and lift, and be agile enough to keep up with kids in the class.

PlaySpace Pediatrics

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Nathalie Aluisi MA, OTR/L, SWC
11609 1/2 Washington Place, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 775-0356
https://playspacepediatrics.com

PlaySpace Pediatrics is a therapy setting that offers a unique environment where children can explore, play, learn, and grow. Our therapists have a strong foundation in sensory integration and facilitate the physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development of children. We utilize a team approach and value the collaboration of all individuals who are part of a child’s life. We work with families and individualize therapy services using an experiential, holistic, and mindful approach. We provide clinic based services, social skills groups, home-based, school consultation, and play date facilitation.

Greco’s World

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Roxie Fernandez
11821 Teale Street, Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8868
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A family-oriented approach to Occupational Therapy for children specializing in sensory integration therapy, in-home early intervention, craniosacral therapy, neurodevelopment treatment, feeding intervention, aquatic therapy, and social skills group.

playSense

Opportunity: Volunteer Internship

Advisor: Annie Mori
811 N. Catalina Ave., Suite 1300, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 673-8412
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Pediatric setting specializing in sensory integration. Volunteers are expected to commit a minimum of 80 hours with at least one 3 hour shift per week. Responsibilities include supporting therapy through maintaining clinic cleanliness and supplies and setting up activities or equipment as needed. Limited positions available.

KidAbilities

Opportunity: Volunteer Internship

Advisor: Karla Allas
2814 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 444-8812
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Private pediatric occupational therapy clinic committed to the identification and treatment of sensory integration dysfunction and sensory processing deficits with a committment to serving children and their families.

OT 4 Kids & The Therapeutic Learning Center

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Kimberly Koretoff
1932 14th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 344-2276 or (979) 638-0884
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Interview and resume required.

Santa Monica College Disabled Student Center

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Stephanie Schlatter
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 434-4442 (Sandi), or (310) 434-4948 (Jeanne)
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Volunteer will be responsible for fingerprinting (fee: $34 paid for by volunteer and must be done by SMC Campus police), TB test (within 60 days), and must be available for daytime.

Pediatric Therapy Network

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Dan Schakel, OTR/L
1815 W. 213th St., Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-0276 x325
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Please email for availability.

Advanced Therapy Center

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Kendra Lawsen
3475 Torrance Blvd., Suite B2, Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 316-7748
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Hand therapy clinic.

Kids In Motion Pediatric Therapy

Opportunity: Volunteer Internship

Advisor: Tiffany Lorenzana
21615 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-8555
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Email resume and specify interest in OT. Interview, orientation, TB test, and Livescan background check required.

Beach Cities Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Opportunity: Aide

Advisor: Heather Beckman OTR/L, CHT
2990 Lomita Blvd, Suite B, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 602-3450
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Outpatient Hand Therapy. Email requests.

DG Therapy

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Sasha Stone
12411 Slauson Ave Unit G, Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 693-5449 ext 248
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We love assisting students with volunteer and observational hours. Our requirements are a current TB test (within the last year), a resume, and a completed live scan due to the fact that we specialize in pediatrics. Please contact us for more information or inquiries.

Miller Children’s Hospital at Long Beach Memorial

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Stephanie Stanbridge (Director of Volunteer Services)
2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 933-6979
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Volunteers must complete the application form located on our website. Upon review of the application, selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Please indicate preference for Inpatient Peds Rehab or Outpatient Peds Rehab.

Precision Rehabilitation

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation Internship

Advisor: Claire Malawy
3294 E Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 988-3570
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Outpatient adult neuro setting for OT and PT. Must complete volunteer training.

Memorial Care Long Beach

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Ingrid
2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 933-9040
N/A

Adult Rehab-Contact to discuss opportunities for possible volunteer.

Dynamic Therapies

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Sally Lee
50 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 100, Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 445-2400
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Minimum of 40 hours required.

Weeefun Occupational Therapy for Children

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Fiona Rea
4075 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 841-1115
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Accept volunteers applying to OT school.

La Cañada Unified School District

Opportunity: Volunteer Aide

Advisor: Tracy Prehn
4490 Cornishon Ave., La Cañada, CA 91011
(818) 952-8371
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Rosemary Johnson & Associates

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Joanne Hawes
116 E. Walnut, Monrovia, CA 91016
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Volunteers must commit to a semester which is based on local elementary school schedules. No positions in the summer. Volunteers work during our groups which are generally Mondays, shadowing a specific student each week and assisting them. Most groups have a gross motor focus. TB test, fingerprinting, and interview are required.

Glendale Unified School District

Opportunity: Volunteer Internship

Advisor: Cory Mitchell
191 N. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 356-0078
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Pasadena Child Development Associates

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Anne Yee
320 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 793-7350 x225 or x280
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Please complete application here and email in: http://pcdateam.org/2015/PCDA%20Volunteer%20Application%202015.pdf. May indicate specific interest in OT department.

Union Station Homeless Services

Opportunity: Volunteer Internship

Advisor: Gwen Hourihan
825 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 240-4550
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Email us and ask to be placed on the list for the next available orientation. Once confirmed, you will attend your orientation then be provided with the link to the volunteer application. Let us know what positions you are interested in and we’ll either activate you for the position or give your contact info to the appropriate supervisor.

Center for Developing Kids

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation Aide

Advisor: Michelle Knight
200 East Del Mar Blvd., Suite #112, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Early intervention program 4 mornings a week. There are openings for a program assistant. Volunteers get first priority. Please email if interested.

Villa Esperanza Service

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation Aide

Advisor: Katherine Evans
2060 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919 x120
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Volunteer with our Adult Day Programs, helping adults and seniors. Please email if interested.

We Rock the Spectrum

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Danielle Baum
2381 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 304-2746
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Huntington Memorial Hospital

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Julia Vasquez
100 West California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 397-5208

Apply online and specify interest in OT. Interview, orientation, TB test, and background check required.

Northridge Hospital

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Sidan Jamali
18300 Roscoe Bvld., Northridge, CA 91328
(818) 885-8500 x3664
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Need to contact volunteer office at (818) 885-8500 #5327 and ask to volunteer in OT dept.

Therapy in Action

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Cheryl Ecker
18522 Oxnard St., Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 708-2292
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Therapy in Action is a pediatric private practice. Most of our clients are pre-school and elementary-school age children. We serve children with a wide range of diagnoses. Therapy in Action has a large gym space as well as several smaller treatment rooms. We have year-round volunteer opportunities, although there is often a waitlist. There are no requirements to volunteer.

Child Development Institute

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation Aide

Advisor: Wendy Lara
6340 Variel Ave., Ste. A, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Applications available on website or email if interested.

The Help Group (Sherman Oaks)

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Julie Peterson
13130 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 947-5524
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School-based pediatrics. Require 80 hour commitment.

Centre for Neuro Skills

Opportunity: Observation

Advisor: Denise Guthrie
16542 Ventura Blvd., #500, Encino, CA 91436
(661) 872-3408
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Students are asked to submit a resume and coordinate a schedule with Denise. Must also sign an observation agreement and HIPAA agreement. Most of the student’s time will be spent sitting and observing.

Centre for Neuro Skills (Encino)

Opportunity: Observation

Advisor: Denise Guthrie
16542 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 500, Encino, CA 91436
(661) 872-3408
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CNS is an experienced and respected provider of post-acute rehabilitation programs, and offers intensive modified inpatient, outpatient, residential, and assisted living rehabilitation programs for individuals recovering from all types of brain injury. The CNS community-based approach focuses on helping patients regain a normal rhythm of living and independence. Therapy is designed to foster a return to a typical at-home living situation.

Burbank Unified School District

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Jennifer Anderson
1900 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 723-4443 — OT Dept. (Greta)
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Students need a current TB test. Volunteer during school hours: 8:30-2:30 M-F, 8:30-12:00 T. Summer school hours are 8:30-1:00 M-Th.

SPROUT Children’s Therapy Center

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation Aide

Advisor: Dani Leon
11332 Camarillo Street, North Hollywood, CA 91602
(310) 918-3733
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Sprout CTC specializes in a developmental, relationship based, sensory integration framework, to work with kids age 1–12. We offer holistic private services to best meet the needs of our clients and families.

Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Michelle Maciel, Office Manager
414 East San Bernardino Rd., Covina, CA 91723
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Pending additional location:
2641 Hamner Ave
Norco, CA

We service the pediatric population through OT and PT.

California Children’s Services — LA County

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Lora Woo
9320 Telstar Avenue, Suite 226, El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 569-6179 (Lora) or (626) 569-6480
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Minimum of 15 hours/week for at least 6 months (Monday-Friday only); also assist with housekeeping and clerical duties. Interview and background check required.

Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Cassandra Bennett
255 E Bonita Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 450-0181
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Volunteers may be placed in direct patient care services or in non-patient care services. Both offer the chance to provide vital assistance and support to Casa Colina’s departments and personnel.

Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Danielle Cole
900 E. Harrison Ave., Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 399-1475 (Lisa)
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Possible opportunities in our activities department of our health center (skilled nursing) and/or wellness center.

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Janel Leonida
1798 B North Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 865-9810
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Outpatient rehab facility, offering adult and pediatric PT, OT and Speech experience. Must commit to 100 hours.

Carrico Pediatric Therapy, Inc.

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Lan Carrico
1301 West Arrow Highway, Suite 130, San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 222-2745
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Private pediatric therapy practice. Requires the following: interview, live scan and TB test within the last year.

Yes I Can! Occupational Therapy, Inc.

Opportunity: Volunteer

Advisor: Mary Ellen Tan
18800 Amar Road, Suite B16, Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 667-7968 (clinic)
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Private practice specializing in Early Intervention Occupational Therapy. Prospective volunteers need to have passed a recent criminal background check and completed the following tests/vaccinations: TB test, tetanus, MMR, hepatitis and pertussis. The flu shot will be required during the flu season.

Emanate Health (Queen of the Valley Hospital)

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation

Advisor: Floyd Tran, OTD, OTR/L
1115 South Sunset Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790

To inquire volunteer opportunities with us, please go to emanatehealth.org/about-us/volunteer-opportunities and fill out the online form and request occupational therapy. Natasha Singh is the Manager of Volunteer Services

Community Therapies — Baby Steps

Opportunity: Volunteer Observation Aide

Advisor: Suzie Stenseth
861 Auto Center Dr., Ste. D, Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 945-7878 x128
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